Glenn oversees all the fundraising and volunteer activities of SpiriTrust Lutheran and manages the SpiriTrust Lutheran Foundation. As a member of the SpiriTrust Lutheran Executive team, he also participates in strategic planning activities for the entire organization. Glenn helps build partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, foundations, and congregations, as well as others interested in assisting us as we help those in our communities who are most vulnerable.

Kim assists in the overall strategic planning and execution of the Foundation philanthropy program including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, grants and special events. Kim welcomes the opportunity to develop partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, foundations, and congregations, as well as others interested in investing in our services across the entire SpiriTrust Lutheran territory.

Theresa serves as the principle gift officer for Adams and Franklin Counties, working with annual giving, major gifts, planned giving and special events. Theresa welcomes the opportunity to explore partnerships with individuals, businesses, organizations, foundations, and congregations, as well as others interested in investing in our services. She is also the staff liaison for the Hospice Golf Tournament in Chambersburg.

Melissa directs the strategy and implementation of the Annual Fund. She coordinates direct mail appeals, communication materials and maintains relationships with annual fund donors. She oversees all communication matters for the Foundation as well as special event planning and implementation.

Barb oversees the business, systems and financial operations for the Foundation and supervises support staff. Along with overseeing all institutional and financial information to support the gift-planning program, she insures compliance with operating standards and procedures. She manages budgeting, financials and database analysis.

Georgia records all gifts received by the Foundation and prepares gift acknowledgement letters. She also ensures database integrity through quality control and generates reports required to support the SpiriTrust Lutheran Foundation’s goals.

When calling the Foundation you are likely to be greeted by Maria’s warm and friendly voice. She processes event registrations, assists with gift processing and provides general administrative support to the entire Foundation team.

Pr. Polanski is an “adjunct” member of the Foundation staff through the Foundation’s partnership with the ELCA Foundation. Liz serves as a planned giving resource to all members of the partnership in the Central Pennsylvania area.

Meet Our Trustees

“It’s been a privilege to be involved in the work and ministry of SpiriTrust Lutheran for a number of years. The programs and services of SpiriTrust Lutheran have a significant impact on the quality of life in our community.”